Copycat Restaurant Recipes -

Carrabba's Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup

Ingredients 1 lb Italian sausage 1 large onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 1 small zucchini, chopped 6 cups chicken broth 2 x 14½ oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tspn salt 2 cups dry lentils, rinsed black pepper, red pepper flakes, basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, to taste
Preparation & Cooking Instructions Brown sausage; drain off fat. In a large pot combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover. Simmer for about 1 hour or until lentils are tender. Add water, if necessary, for desired consistency. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, serve.